A fool and his money

Elon Musk's been taken in by a grifter, Toronto's dreams are dashed and other news you might have missed

Alex Galbraith
November 03, 2025

Champagne, sequins, SNAP cuts: A real-life Gatsby party
Trump’s Great Gatsby-themed party brings 1920s opulence to life, irony as millions face losing SNAP benefits. Read more.
“Problem solved”: AZ teachers’ bloody, Charlie Kirk-esque Halloween costumes raise eyebrows
The bloodied t-shirts of Arizona math teachers were believed to be a reference to Kirk's assassination. Read more.
Hollywood loves a comeback, the Dodgers just delivered one
11-inning Game 7 of chaos, records, and confetti, the Dodgers delivered box-office baseball over Blue Jays. Read more.
“Our forever home”: HGTV takes on Trump’s White House ballroom on “Saturday Night Live”
The Trumps called in the Property Brothers for help with the demolition of the East Wing in a recent sketch. Read more.
“We all know it’s about me”: Trump takes over “Saturday Night Live” NYC mayor debate
The president roasted the candidates in turn before singing a selection from "Phantom of the Opera." Read more.
Vance’s desire for Usha’s conversion sparks religious debate
Vance hoping Hindu-born wife converts draws outrage, highlights how often religion and political identity collide. Read more.

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Elon Musk has convinced himself that English con man Tommy Robinson will save civilization. Honestly, it's sad. Read more.

Stop asking who’s “winning” the shutdown

The media must focus on the real story — how Washington’s gridlock is hurting ordinary Americans

Trump regime isn't fascist, claims leading intellectual: It just looks that way

Mark Lilla claims MAGA isn't even conservative, let alone fascist. This kind of cowardice won't age well

How New York could have avoided a nasty mayoral election

Ranked choice voting worked in the Democratic primary. New Yorkers should take note

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Trump's order to resume nuclear weapons testing "immediately" should worry us all. Read more.

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